Matthew 13:10

Then the disciples came up and asked Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?”

Mark 4:10

When He was alone with the Twelve, those who were around Him asked Him about the parables.

Mark 4:33-34

He would speak the word to them with many parables like these, as they were able to understand.

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Summary

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

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Bible References

Why

Mark 4:10
When He was alone with the Twelve, those who were around Him asked Him about the parables.

General references

Mark 7:17
When He went into the house away from the crowd, the disciples asked Him about the parable.

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